on November 25th, 2009

25

Nov

President and Michelle Obama host their first state dinner

by Jeff Hoyt

Who wants to cook a big dinner right before Thanksgiving? Last night, President and Michelle Obama hosted their first state dinner for more than 300 guests, honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

“It’s going to include the freshest ingredients from area farmers and purveyors,” she added. “And because of all of the hard work of some other kids in the community, we’ve got this wonderful White House kitchen garden out in the South Lawn and we’re going to use some of the herbs from that garden in tonight’s dinner as well.” Even honey from the White House hive was used in the desserts.

Maybe after all that hard work, the president will take his wife and kids to one of our top Thanksgiving restaurants tomorrow. If someone else is cooking for you, why not bring them one of our top Thanksgiving wines? Happy holidays!

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